Forecasters today predicted a sunny and dry Bank Holiday weekend for the Bradford district.

Temperatures are expected to reach at least 23 degrees and there is no sign of rain for the last summer holiday weekend of the century.

Roadwatch groups are already warning of likely tailbacks on coastal routes with 15 million people set to head for Britain's resorts.

But for those who want to stay in the district, holiday highlights include a host of activities at East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road, Keighley.

On Sunday there will be a costumed tour where visitors can learn about life 300 years ago. It starts at 12.30pm and will continue every Sunday throughout September.

Aire Valley Young Farmer's Club is also holding its annual show near the hall on Sunday at 1pm.

Bank Holiday Monday sees the return of the Curious Eyebrows duo performing circus tricks. The hall is open from noon to 4pm, with the show starting at 3pm.

The National Railway Museum in York has performances of The Battle of the Gauges and The Newcastle Rocket over the weekend. York Castle Museum is also open on Monday.

The Highways Agency has said that most lanes on motorway and trunk roads will be open to make journeys as easy as possible.

But the AA has warned that major traffic troublespots are likely to include the A64 route to the North Yorkshire resorts of Scarborough and Filey.

Motorists have been urged by the AA to plan their journey beforehand and obtain up-to-the-minute advice on roadworks and conditions.

Extra rail services are being provided to Blackpool from Bradford, Leeds, Halifax and Hebden Bridge on Saturday and Monday.

Transpennine Express Commercial Manager David Judson said: "The train is the best way for visitors to go direct to the coast instead of spending the holiday sitting bumper to bumper in the car."

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